beacon
US /ˈbiː.kən/
UK /ˈbiː.kən/
名词
1.
灯塔, 信号灯
a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration
示例:
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The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships at sea.
灯塔是海上船只的灯塔。
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The mountain peak was lit by a huge beacon.
山顶被巨大的烽火照亮。
2.
灯塔, 指路明灯
a source of light or inspiration
示例:
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Her courage was a beacon of hope for many.
她的勇气是许多人的希望灯塔。
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The university stands as a beacon of knowledge.
这所大学是知识的灯塔。
动词
闪耀, 指引
to shine as a beacon
示例:
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The distant light beaconed through the fog.
远处的灯光在雾中闪耀。
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Hope beaconed in her eyes.
希望在她眼中闪耀。